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Seattle Medium
26 days
Black Communities Could Pay For FEMA Chaos
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is reinstating disaster workers ahead of hurricane season, a move that follows months of significant staffing reductions and internal warnings regarding agency stability. Critics emphasize that continued understaffing poses a disproportionate risk to Black communities in the South, who are historically more vulnerable to natural disasters and heavily reliant on federal assistance.
Seattle Medium
26 days
They’re Testing Democracy’s Collapse In Louisiana First
Louisiana is confronting significant challenges to its democratic systems, including the Supreme Court's decision to dismantle a major Black voting district and legislative efforts targeting elected officials. However, residents are actively resisting these erosions of power, demonstrating a commitment to civic engagement through anticipated record voter turnout in upcoming elections.
Seattle Medium
26 days
Never Too Late To Celebrate Mothers
Dr. E. Faye Williams, President of The Dick Gregory Society, recently underscored the profound resilience and dedication exemplified by her mother, advocating for consistent appreciation of maternal figures. Williams also called for proactive community engagement in safeguarding voting rights, highlighting the efforts of prominent Black women leaders, including Jotaka Eaddy, Donna Brazile, and Stacey Abrams, in addressing challenges such as the 'Louisiana v. Callais' case.
International Examiner
27 days
In “Year of the Cat,” a filmmaker searches for his father 50 years after the Fall of Saigon
Tony Nguyen first screened with the Seattle Asian American Film Festival (SAAFF) in 2016 with his short personal documentary film, “Giap’s Last Day at the Ironing Board Factory” (2015). It is a tender portrayal of Tony and his relationship with his mother, Giap Thi Nguyen, who escaped Saigon while pregnant with him and no father in the picture. She […] The post In “Year of the Cat,” a filmmaker searches for his father 50 years after the Fall of Saigon appeared first on International Examiner.
International Examiner
27 days
Kenny Oiwa Riches directs and stars in “Mouse,” about a brooding misanthrope targeted by catfishers
Unlike the antihero protagonist in his movie, “Mouse,” director Kenny Oiwa Riches is gregarious and as transparent as glass. Where his principle character, Denny, is a brooding misanthrope, Riches is amicable and energetic. Surprisingly, his well-crafted script with its themes of darkness does not reflect his sociable personality at all. In contrast, Riches’ character, Denny, is a […] The post Kenny Oiwa Riches directs and stars in “Mouse,” about a brooding misanthrope targeted by catfishers appeared first on International Examiner.
International Examiner
27 days
2,102,400 minutes to (almost) justice
2,102,400 minutes 2,102,000 moments so dear 2,102,400 minutes How do we measure, measure our lives? In bitter tears, in broken sleep, in late nights and conversations In inches, in pounds, in laughter, in strife “Seasons of Love” (from “Rent” by Jonathan Larson) has been playing in our minds, reminding us of the varied ways in […] The post 2,102,400 minutes to (almost) justice appeared first on International Examiner.
International Examiner
27 days
My maternal grandfather, his resilience and life well-lived
My grandfather arrived in America in 1982 with only 60 dollars in his pocket, as he would often tell others—yet he was able to bring all my family members to America after settling down. Born in an intellectually engaged family, he saw the downsides of China at a very young age. He decided that if ten people […] The post My maternal grandfather, his resilience and life well-lived appeared first on International Examiner.
International Examiner
27 days
Afghan immigrants, refugees grapple with changes in social services, federal policies
In 2021, a federal resettlement directive brought more than 1,000 Afghan refugees and immigrants to Washington state, making it one of the top five states to take in people from Afghanistan. The Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance partners with community-based organizations in Washington state to help in resettlement. ORIA support, however, comes with a five year expiration date, meaning […] The post Afghan immigrants, refugees grapple with changes in social services, federal policies appeared first on International Examiner.
International Examiner
27 days
“Becoming Human” follows the unexpected friendship between a journalist and the spirit guardian of an abandoned movie theater
The afterlife can be quite lonely. In Polen Ly’s “Becoming Human” (2025), Thida, the resident spirit guardian of an abandoned movie theatre, watches the world move on around her after her death over 50 years ago. She spends her days wandering the grounds, people-watching from her perch in the balconies, and eating the occasional offerings left at […] The post “Becoming Human” follows the unexpected friendship between a journalist and the spirit guardian of an abandoned movie theater appeared first on International Examiner.
Seattle Medium
27 days
On This Mother’s Day, Three Louisiana Mothers Grieve The Deaths Of Eight Of Their Children, Seven Killed By Their Own Father
The April 19 mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, which claimed the lives of eight children, has prompted a national reckoning with the deadly intersection of mental health crises and gun violence. Hundreds gathered for a solemn funeral service, honoring the 'Eternal 8' and highlighting the profound community grief.
Seattle Medium
27 days
Person Who Jumped Perimeter Fence Is Hit And Killed By Frontier Plane During Takeoff On Denver Runway, Airport Says
A Frontier Airlines flight at Denver International Airport struck and killed a pedestrian who had breached airport security, resulting in 12 reported injuries among passengers and a brief engine fire. The incident prompted the temporary closure of the runway and the cancellation of the flight.
Seattle Medium
27 days
Who Was The Enslaved Black Child Depicted In Famous 18th-Century Portrait? Researchers Can Now Tell His Story
Researchers have definitively identified 'Jersey,' the enslaved Black child depicted in an 18th-century portrait by Joshua Reynolds, as a real individual. Challenging prior assumptions that such figures were often imaginary, the findings confirm Jersey's service in the Royal Navy and his later baptism as George Walker, shedding light on the historical presence and contributions of marginalized persons.